Over 247,000 people affected by flooding in S. Philippines

Over 247,000 individuals or nearly 50,000 families in southern Philippine province of Maguindanao were affected by flooding due to heavy rains brought by low pressure area and intertropical convergence zone, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday.

The displaced families came from 185 villages in 20 municipalities, the state agency said, adding that it is yet to receive report from the towns of Datu Odin Sinsuat and Datu Saudi Ampatuan.